News Lawsuit against Board of Pharmacy alleges unlawful emergency fines The lawsuit claims the Board of Pharmacy illegally adopted emergency rules to collect excessive fines and conceal financial mismanagement. Mary Claire Wooten15 hours ago
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
Education Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change The change will allow the university to offer additional doctoral degrees, a move that paves the way for its continued maturation. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
State DeSantis campaign names Terry Lathan chairman of Alabama effort Lathan is the former chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
Courts Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance There appears to be a significant connection between Alabama's post-Milligan map redrawing process and a powerful national dark money network. Bill BrittSeptember 16, 2023
State Sen. Britt marks anniversary of Birmingham bombings “Today, we solemnly mark 60 years since one of the darkest days in Alabama’s history," Britt said. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 15, 2023
State The Valley Labor Report to host first live show in Huntsville Sunday Morrison said he is excited to discuss wins that the organizers have had against their bosses because those stories are often never told. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 15, 2023
State A somber anniversary: 60 years since the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing APR spoke with former Sen. Doug Jones to get his thoughts on the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham tragedy. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 15, 2023
Education Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation Kristen Clarke urged the students to use their talents and develop them at Miles College to make change. Jacob HolmesSeptember 15, 2023
Elections LPAC endorses Sylvia Swayne for HD55 Former Rep. Patricia Todd, Alabama’s first openly LGBTQ legislator, joined LPAC in the endorsement. StaffSeptember 15, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes work release as prison deaths rise At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 14, 2023